The study of religion(s) in Western Europe III: Further developments after World War II

@article{Stausberg2009TheSO,
  title={The study of religion(s) in Western Europe III: Further developments after World War II},
  author={Michael Stausberg},
  journal={Religion},
  year={2009},
  volume={39},
  pages={261 - 282}
}
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